BUSINESSCONSULT represented Mauritius at the 19th COMESA Business Forum and the 25th COMESA Summit, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, in October 2026. Ms. Chitra Fangooa and Mr. Anwar Edoo acted as the authorised representatives of the company in their capacity as directors.
Ms. Fangooa also represented women entrepreneurs from Mauritius.
Held under the theme “One Market, One Future: Advancing Inclusive Industrialisation, Investment and Regional Integration in COMESA”, this year’s Forum marked Zimbabwe’s assumption of the COMESA Chairmanship. It brought together more than 400 exhibitors and delegates from 21 member states, representing a combined market of 640 million people.
Empowering Women and Youth Entrepreneurship
Commenting on the Forum, Ms. Fangooa said:
“As a woman entrepreneur, I am particularly proud to see the strong focus on women- and youth-led businesses at this Forum.”
Through its participation, BUSINESSCONSULT sought to showcase Mauritius as a stable and attractive investment destination and international financial centre, acting as a gateway for investment into Africa. Mauritius boasts a secure political and social environment, investor-friendly policies, a well-developed and robust banking sector and a strong legal framework.
Why Mauritius?
Mauritius offers investors a number of significant advantages, including:
- No foreign exchange controls;
- No withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties;
- No inheritance tax, estate duty or wealth tax;
- No capital gains tax;
- Competitive corporate tax, with rates as low as 0% to 15%;
- A skilled bilingual workforce, fluent in both English and French; and
- Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) signed with 17 African countries.
Foreign investors can therefore establish Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) as holding entities in Mauritius to ring-fence their investments, open their main bank accounts locally, receive dividends and manage their cash flow and funds from Mauritius, while conducting their operations across Africa. Mauritius is thus uniquely positioned to attract Foreign Direct Investment into Africa and beyond.
About BUSINESSCONSULT
BUSINESSCONSULT is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius with over 25 years of experience. We are a one-stop shop providing an array of services from inception to incorporation and subsequent administration namely companies, trusts, foundations and other Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in Mauritius to facilitate cross border investments. Our aim is to be the partner of choice for potential investors and African entrepreneurs.
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